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Nero in metastasi

Cripple Bastards · 2014

36 min · 18 tracks · grindcore

A relentless barrage of distorted riffs and piercing vocals encapsulating the chaotic essence of grindcore.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fumo passivo — Clocking in at under a minute, this track captures the band's unrelenting energy and concise lyrical commentary on societal indifference towards health issues.
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    Soggetto leucemico — At just 17 seconds long, this track exemplifies Cripple Bastards' ability to convey powerful messages succinctly, making a striking statement about illness and suffering.
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    Splendore e tenebra — The album's longest track, it showcases a more complex structure while delving deeply into existential themes, contrasting with the shorter bursts of fury on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of chaotic energy
  • intense moments of cathartic release
  • disorienting sonic assaults
  • rapid-fire tracks with urgency

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek melodic and calm sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, Nero in metastasi is Cripple Bastards' sixth studio album, further solidifying their presence in the grindcore scene after the critical success of their previous album, La fine del mondo. The band continued to evolve their sound while maintaining the aggressive and politically charged themes that have defined their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Napalm Death· Pig Destroyer· Anal Cunt

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Malato terminale 2:44
  • 2 Fumo passivo 0:58
  • 3 Strage di ostacoli 1:53
  • 4 Regime artificiale 1:55
  • 5 Lapide rimossa 2:28
  • 6 Promo-parassita 1:24
  • 7 Soggetto leucemico 0:17
  • 8 Passi falsi 0:46
  • 9 Occhi trapiantati 3:48
  • 10 Anima in disgregazione 1:09
  • 11 Senza impronte 2:06
  • 12 Nemico a terra 2:20
  • 13 L'apice estremo 0:12
  • 14 Sconfitto di ritorno 1:56
  • 15 Agonia di un rientro forzato 2:05
  • 16 Marcatori positivi 1:27
  • 17 Splendore e tenebra 9:02
  • 18 Morti asintomatiche 0:06

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